How to Change an Oil Pump in Toyota Cars

The oil pump is an essential piece of equipment that keeps your Toyota car running. It lubricates the engine by keeping the oil circulating. Without this lubrication, the engine wouldn't run. An oil pump is usually located in the oil pan. If you want to change the oil pump and replace it with a new one, roll up your sleeves and get ready for some dirty work.

Under The Hood:

• How to Change an Oil Pump in a Celica GTS
• How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Toyota Tacoma
• How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Toyota Camry
• How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Toyota Tundra
• How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Toyota Corolla

 How to Change an Oil Pump in a Celica GTS

Position a drain pan under the oil drain and remove the drain plug with a socket wrench. Empty the oil into the drain pan and install the drain plug. Dispose of the used oil.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench. This will keep you from inadvertently starting the engine during the oil pump replacement. Remove the timing chain and disconnect the sprocket for the crankshaft with a socket wrench.

Remove the mounting bolts for the oil pump with a socket wrench. Detach the oil pump and its gasket from the engine.

Clean the mounting surfaces for the oil pump with a shop towel. Mount a new gasket to the new oil pump. Install the oil pump to the engine and tighten its mounting bolts to 80 inch-lbs. with a torque wrench.

Install the sprocket for the crankshaft and the timing chain with a socket wrench. Connect the cable for the negative battery terminal.

Fill the engine with oil and start the vehicle. Check and repair any oil leaks.

 How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Toyota Tacoma

Drive your Toyota Tacoma up onto ramps or lifts so you have room to work as you pull out the oil pump. You could also use a jack, but make sure you brace the front wheels so they don't roll. In addition, set the emergency break firmly into position so the car doesn't roll.

Relieve the fuel system pressure and then disconnect the negative and positive battery cables and remove the battery. Drain the engine coolant as well as the engine oil. Take the engine out of the vehicle and safely store it in a suitable holding device.

Remove the oil level gauge guide, the water inlet, the belt tensioner, the idler pulley No. 2 sub assembly, the idler pulley No. 1 sub assembly, the crankshaft pulley, the lower oil pan, the strainer and pickup tube, the upper oil pan, the ignition coil assembly, the cylinder head cover, the camshaft timing oil control valve assembly, the VVT sensor, the oil filter bracket sub assembly, the timing chain case cover retaining bolts, the cover from the engine, the O-ring from the left cylinder head, the three bolts, the oil pipe, the two O-rings, the seven oil pump cover bolts, the gears from the timing chain case cover and the oil pump relief valve.

Cover your new oil pump relief valve with fresh engine oil to lubricate it. Install the plug, using a new gasket and torque it to 36 ft-lb.

Coat the oil pump gears with clean engine oil also. Line up these gears in the timing chain case cover with the identification marks facing oil pump cover side. Insert the cover. Take turns tightening each bolt in order, torquing them to 80 in-lb. Add the oil pipe and tighten the bolts to 80 in-lb.

Put in a new front case oil seal then insert a new O-ring onto the left cylinder head. Apply continuous beads of seal packing (0.12 to 0.16 inches in diameter) using part number 08826-00080 on all the parts except the water pump. Add the timing chain case cover bolts, tightening the bolts and the nuts by taking turns until they reach 17 ft-lb.

Re-install the engine. Add fresh engine coolant and engine oil. Start your engine and check your working area for leaks.

 How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Toyota Camry

Remove Oil Pump

Drive your Toyota Camry up onto ramps or lifts so you have room to work as you pull out the oil pump. You could also use a jack, but make sure you brace the front wheels so they don't roll. In addition, set the emergency break firmly into position so the car doesn't roll.

Drain the oil out of your engine and disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the fender apron seal and the undercover, the front exhaust pipe, and the front exhaust pipe bracket from the No. 1 oil pan.

Remove the following components in order: the alternator drive belt, the air conditioner compressor, the power steering pump drive belt and the adjusting strut, the timing belt along with the belt pulleys, the rear timing belt cover, the air conditioning compressor housing bracket, the No. 2 oil pan and oil strainer, as well as the No. 1 oil pan and baffle plate.

Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor and remove all nine of the oil pump bolts. Remember where each bolt was located.

Take out the oil pump body by reaching in and grasping between the oil pump and main bearing cap. Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block then remove the plug, gasket, spring and relief valve from the oil pump body.

Finish by taking out all nine screws, the pump body cover and the driven rotors. Clean all components to remove contaminants.

Install the Oil Pump

Install the new oil pump by slipping it into the same spot where the old one was. Reconnect the following: the driven rotors, the drive pump body cover, all nine screws, the oil pump relief valve, the spring, the gasket and the plug to the oil pump body.

Insert a new O-ring onto the cylinder block and add liquid sealant to the oil pump and the engine block. Put the oil pump back on the engine block.

Add and tighten the bolts over several passes, keeping the torque even. The 10 mm head should be 69 in-lb. and the 12 mm head should be 14 ft-lb.

Reconnect the crankshaft position sensor, torquing the bolt to 69 in-lb. Insert the No. 1 oil pan and oil strainer and the No. 2 oil pan.

Reinstall the air conditioner compressor housing bracket, tightening the bolts to 18 ft-lb. Add the rear timing belt cover, tightening those bolts to 74 in-lb. Insert the timing belt pulleys, the timing belt and the adjusting strut and power steering drive belt, tightening those bolts and the nut to 32 ft-lb.

Install the air conditioning compressor, the alternator drive belt and the front exhaust pipe bracket to the No. 1 oil pan, torquing the bolts to 15 ft-lb. Add the front exhaust pipe, the undercover, and the right fender apron seal.

Connect the negative battery cable and fill the engine with fresh oil. Start your Toyota Camry and look for leaks in your working area.

 How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Toyota Tundra

Drive your Toyota Tundra up onto ramps or lifts so you have room to work as you pull out the oil pump. You could also use a jack, but make sure you brace the front wheels so they don't roll. In addition, set the emergency break firmly into position so the car doesn't roll.

Disconnect the battery cable and remove the engine undercover. Take out the crankshaft timing pulley and the front differential (if you have 4WD). Drain the oil from the engine.

Remove the following components in this order: the timing belt and crankshaft gear, the oil cooler tube and clamp (if you have automatic transmission), the stiffener plate, the flywheel housing undercover and dust cover, the rear end cover and dust cover, and the starter wire clamp.

Find the crankshaft position sensor and disconnect it then remove the oil pan from the bottom of the engine. Remove the oil strainer, the oil baffle plate, and the oil pump body (it has eight bolts). Finally, take the O-ring off the cylinder block.

Install your new oil pump by applying Seal Packing PN 08826-00080 to it then adding a new O-ring to the groove of the cylinder block. Line up the new oil pump to the crankshaft so the spline teeter of the drive rotor connects with the large teeth of the crankshaft.

Tighten the bolts on the oil pump to 15 ft-lb. Add the CKP and the oil pan baffle plate. Reinsert the oil strainer with a new gasket, tightening those bolts to 13 ft-lb.

Return the components your removed in reverse order, finishing up by connecting the negative battery cable once again. Add fresh oil and start the engine of your Toyota Tundra and look carefully for leaks in your work area.

 How to Replace an Oil Pump in a Toyota Corolla

Drive your Toyota Corolla up onto ramps or lifts so you have room to work as you pull out the oil pump. You could also use a jack, but make sure you brace the front wheels so they don't roll. In addition, set the emergency break firmly into position so the car doesn't roll.

Drain out all the engine oil and disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the timing chain and the crankshaft sprocket.

Remove the oil pump and the gasket. Clean the surrounding surfaces, including the mounting surface, with water and old rags to avoid corrosion from salt and other road maintenance substances as well as dirt.

Install your new oil pump with a new gasket. The bolts should be torqued to 80 in-lb. Add the crankshaft sprocket and the timing chain. Reconnect the negative battery cable and add fresh oil into the engine.

Turn the Toyota Corolla engine on and check for leaks around all the parts replaced. Drive your car off the lifts if there are no leaks.